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Reddle

Noun

Sense 1:

A red coloring or pigment made from ferric oxide.

Example sentence: The artist used reddle to create vibrant red hues in the painting.

Sense 2:

A mixture of clay and ferric oxide used as a red pigment, especially for marking sheep.

Example sentence: The shepherd marked the sheep with reddle to easily identify them within the flock.

Verb

Sense 1:

To mark or color with reddle.

Example sentence: The artist skillfully reddled the canvas, creating an intense and striking composition.

Sense 2:

To apply reddle to sheep as a marker or identification.

Example sentence: The shepherd carefully reddled each sheep to ensure they could be easily spotted during grazing.